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Women in film industry demand equal opportunities

Women in film industry demand equal opportunities

Toronto, Sep 9 (UNI) Film industry professionals have come together at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) to raise their voices for gender equality and justice.
At the 'Share Her Journey' rally organised by the festival with the many movements led by women in entertainment industry on Saturday, actors, academics, activists and filmmakers called for stepping up their efforts towards gender balance.
Among the women’s leaders, who argued forcefully for a unified movement, was actor-director Nandita Das. “It is our collective will to see the world as a peaceful place. This is what brings us together,” said Das while addressing the rally attended by the Oscar-winning actor Geena Davis and Canadian actor Mia Kirshner.

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